Upper West Side Dermatology

Dr. Lisa Travis, MD

Dr. Lisa Travis is a board-certified dermatologist with a decade of experience making New Yorkers look and feel better in their own skin. Dr. Travis was selected in 2013-2014 and 2018-2025 for the New York Times Magazine’s list of New York “Super Doctors”, which is limited to five percent of the region’s active physicians. This honor is based on a survey of other physicians in the NY area as to whom they would choose for their own medical care. Dr. Lisa Travis, MD's Story Dr. Travis came to dermatology from an artistic background, having studied design and architecture as well as science at Cornell University. After completing her Bachelor’s degree, she decided to pursue her medical degree at the State University of New York in Brooklyn. She soon found that dermatology was the perfect medium for her to merge her visual sensibilities with her passion for positively impacting people’s lives. ​ Dr. Travis’ philosophy is to embrace lifelong learning. “I initially decided to pursue medicine because I love science and health and get excited about learning new things in the field,” she says. “I always strive to keep up with advances, attend conferences, and learn from my peers.” She shares her love of learning by training future dermatologists at NYU Langone Medical Center, Department of Dermatology. Dr. Travis spent 2020-2021 working in Denmark with experts in the diagnosis and treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS); a debilitating chronic skin condition that can cause painful lesions in the axillae, groin and inframammary folds. This condition often goes undiagnosed for years. Dr. Travis learned the latest medical and surgical management for Hidradenitis Suppurativa and is excited to bring this up-to-date expertise to patients struggling with this condition. Dr. Travis will combine medical therapies and surgical procedures to treat your HS most effectively. These therapies may include topical and oral antibiotics, topical resorcinol, biologic agents such as Humira (adalimumab), hormonal therapy, nutrition counseling, Botox and laser hair removal. For inflamed nodules an injection with cortisone may be given, and for acute abscesses she can perform an incision and drainage procedure. In cases with chronic nodules, scars, and tunnels Dr. Travis may perform a deroofing procedure. Deroofing is a quick procedure which removes damaged tissue that contributes to chronic inflammation. For more extensive disease other surgical procedures may be suggested such as local and wide excisions, and more laser treatments. She is an active member of professional societies including The American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Patients return to Dr. Travis not just for her medical or cosmetic dermatology expertise, but also for her warm demeanor and thorough approach to their unique needs and concerns. “Medicine is a process in which we need to work together with the patient to provide the best care,” she says. In her free time, Dr. Travis loves to travel and spend time with her husband, three kids, and their adorable Labradoodle puppy, Hudson.

Education: Cornell University , State University of New York in Brooklyn

Certifications: 2013-2014 and 2018-2025 for the New York Times Magazine’s list of New York “Super Doctors” , The American Academy of Dermatology , American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

Dr. Sarah Yagerman, MD

Dr. Sarah Yagerman is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon. She practices medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology in NYC and has a special interest in dermatologic oncology. A skilled, caring practitioner, she believes in an individualized and holistic approach to each patient and their skin. She enjoys all aspects of dermatology. She is skilled in the use of lasers to treat various conditions including photoaging, resurfacing, acne treatments, and redness. She has trained extensively with injectable fillers including Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse and Sculptra, and neuromodulators for wrinkle relaxation. Dr. Sarah Yagerman, MD's Story Dr. Yagerman is a native New Yorker; she returned home from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY to complete her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in NYC, and she graduated with Honors in Service. She then completed a year of dedicated dermatologic oncology research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. After medical school, she moved downtown to complete an intensive Internal Medicine intern year at NYU Langone Health, which was followed by her 3-year dermatology residency at NYU’s prestigious Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology. She served as Chief Resident in her final residency year and continued to develop a passion for dermatology and research. She has over 20 peer-reviewed publications in cosmetic and dermatologic surgery. She continued her training by completing an ACGME accredited fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology at Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of NY and NJ. A lifelong learner and educator, Dr. Yagerman is proud to return to NYU faculty to serve as the Director of Dermatologic Surgery at Woodhull Hospital, where she teaches residents and has started the first Mohs surgery department in the NYC’s Health and Hospitals Corporation. In her free time, Dr. Yagerman loves to cook, garden, run, and spend time with her family. She came to running later in life!

Education: Cornell University , Weill Cornell Medical College in NYC , Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center , NYU Langone Health

Dr. Falguni Asrani, MD

Dr. Falguni Asrani is a considerate and caring dermatologist based in New York City. Dr. Asrani is a board certified dermatologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and she has held various academic positions, including assistant medical officer, consultant, clinical instructor, and honorary visiting consultant. Dr. Asrani is uncompromising in her dedication to the well-being of her patients. She is committed to creating long-lasting relationships with her patients, providing them with the highest level of care. Dr. Falguni Asrani, MD's Story Dr. Falguni Asrani is a considerate and caring dermatologist based in New York City. She attended medical school at Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and subsequently did her dermatology residency at B.Y.L. Nair Medical College and Hospital, both in India. After moving to New York, Dr. Asrani did a dermatology residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn and ,subsequently, did a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at SUNY Downstate and then a two year fellowship at Mass General Hospital in Boston in laser research and as a Clinical Fellow. While at SUNY Downstate she was honored by being chosen to be the Dermatology Chief Resident. In addition to practicing general dermatology, Dr. Asrani also specializes in Pediatric Dermatology and in skin of color. She has special experience and training in dermatopathology, plastic surgery, diode laser and in cosmetic procedures such as chemical peels, Botox injections and microdermabrasion.

Education: Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College , B.Y.L. Nair Medical College and Hospital , SUNY Downstate Medical Center , Mass General Hospital in Boston

Dr. James Shea, MD

Dr. Shea’s interests are broad and include pediatric dermatology, particularly birthmarks and infantile hemangiomas. Dr. Shea also has interests in alopecia, acne, psoriasis, as well as cosmetics procedures, including neuromodulators such as Botox, fillers, and lasers. Dr. James Shea, MD's Story After completing his bachelor’s degree, he decided to stay in his hometown of Buffalo, NY to pursue his medical degree at the State University of New York in Buffalo. He completed a pediatrics residency at the Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago where he discovered that dermatology was his true passion, combining his love of use of visual diagnostic clues, procedural skills, and opportunities to make long lasting relationships with his patients. Dr. Shea stayed at Lurie Children’s Hospital to complete a fellowship in pediatric dermatology before moving back to the East Coast to complete his dermatology residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA where he also served as Chief Resident in his final year of residency. Dr. Shea’s interests are broad and include pediatric dermatology, particularly birthmarks and infantile hemangiomas. Dr. Shea also has interests in alopecia, acne, psoriasis, as well as cosmetics procedures, including neuromodulators such as Botox, fillers, and lasers. Outside of work, Dr. Shea enjoys traveling, trying new cuisine, and spending time with his family.

Education: State University of New York in Buffalo , Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago , Lurie Children’s Hospital , Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA

Dr. Lisa Rothman, MD

Dr. Rothman grew up in the SF Bay Area but considers herself an Upper West Sider after living in the neighborhood for twenty years. She is very excited to be taking care of patients on the UWS! Dr. Lisa Rothman, MD's Story Dr. Rothman is a graduate of Yale University, where she studied architecture, and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She trained in dermatology and dermatopathology at NYU’s prestigious Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology. Following her residency and fellowship, Dr. Rothman stayed on as an Assistant Professor at NYU for the first several years of her career. She then moved to Scherl Dermatology, a boutique medical and cosmetic practice in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. She has over 15 peer-reviewed articles in dermatology and dermatopathology. Dr. Rothman has expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Her prior training in architecture and visual design informs how she cares for her patients. Medical patients will appreciate her detailed and thorough exam, and cosmetic patients will notice her finely-attuned visual sensibility. She is skilled with botox, fillers, and lasers, and always seeks natural, refreshed, and most importantly, sustainable results for her patients. She has a low-key approach and a gentle demeanor, and does her very best to put all patients at ease. Dr. Rothman is a mom of four and lives with her family on the UWS. When she is not at the office, you will find her training for the NYC Marathon early in the mornings in Central Park, biking around the neighborhood with her kids in a cargo bike, and at the 79th Street farmers’ market.

Education: Yale University , Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons , NYU’s prestigious Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology

Dr. Jack Cossman

Jack Cossman, MD is a board-certified dermatologist who enjoys meeting and treating patients of all ages and skin types. Dr. Jack Cossman's Story Jack Cossman, MD is a board-certified dermatologist who enjoys meeting and treating patients of all ages and skin types. In particular, Dr. Cossman treats acne and acne scarring; hair loss, hair transplants, and hair removal; psoriasis; skin cancers; warts; as well as facial aesthetics with neurotoxins, fillers, chemical peels, and lasers. Dr. Cossman trained almost entirely in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated from Brown University, earning both his bachelor’s degree and medical degree. His internship was at Yale New Haven Hospital, and then he returned to Providence for his dermatology training. Dr. Cossman has practiced primarily with UWS Dermatology since 2018 among other locations around the country. While he dedicates much of his time to caring for his patients, Dr. Cossman loves to go hiking, cycling, and traveling with his Chihuahuas. He has been to all 50 states, 55 National Parks, and 44 countries. Dr. Cossman looks forward to exchanging travel stories with his patients.

Education: Brown University , Yale New Haven Hospital

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